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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
10
The Elks notice a bulletin about sick brothers and discuss whether youth sports give too much too soon. The column reflects on Pony League enthusiasm waning, coaching attitudes, and the impact of organized programs on delinquency and opportunity for youth.
Former Notre Dame star Ralph Guglielmi, discharged July 1 after Air Force duty, joins Washington Redskins in Los Angeles for camp at Occidental College. He battles Eddie LeBaron Rudy Bukich and Dan Nolan for the starting quarterback job, says he is in peak shape and ready after leading Air Force to 22 victories in 23 games and a recent exhibit against Notre Dame.
At Lappin Field the Redskins slip to runner up as VFW Post 1079 wins 6-1 over R&B. Guglielmi notes veteran players and LeBaron share time while Don Beal flashes offensive form after blanking Elyria Lions 5-0. Eastern Division standings show Cleveland and West Point Cities Service in the mix.
Elyria Little League South games postponed until after Area Tournament next week at Troxel Field. Looper's Barriers practice 6:30 this evening at Jefferson. Odd Fellows Hot Stove League practice Sunday at 2 p.m. at Elyria Recreation Field diamond No 4.
The upcoming Saturday night program at Lorain County Speedway features Beale and rivals in the 1958 mid season stock car action. Rollie Bealcoff seeks a feature win to bolster his recent strong runs, with Mack Clingan and Beale expected to contend amid tight competition. Norm Sach, three-time feature winner, and Mickey Shaw with a super charged Corvette are also strong contenders as qualifying starts at 7 and racing at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Dick Slosier collected two hits and drove in three in Grandview Entries win while John Haas added two for three. Jeff Clark fired a two hitter with 12 strikeouts and one walk. Ar Jenkins and Glen Burnett combined for a five hit shutout for Beal. Jack Flowers went two for three. Al Hill and Sam Mullin each had two hits for the Lions. Jay Meyer pitched a four hitter for RHI Don Beni Inc. Elyria Lions? Whiting and Jenkins were the losing pitchers for Grandview. Docket Knights of Columbus saw their five game win streak end at the hands of Elyria Dairies, while Concrete Masonry shut out Nehi Bottling, 9-0. Dick Mraz homered. Jim Couch and Dan Komko added two singles each for the PONY League. Rangers Race No 1, Class D event listed. Other notes mention K of C standings and schedule details with several teams idle.
A chaotic listing of race events shows Race No 2 Class D 8600 selections with Heverly Lee Vonton Aire Patsy Way and other entries. Race No 1 Cling C 3800 Mighty Direct Stimulator Je-Dale Creed. Race No 4 Class D 500 Brietta Hanover Ann Waverly Royal Coachman. Race No 5 Class C 800 The Longstander Hal's Lady Sinuhe. Race No 6 Class C 800 Sises Sister Dek Castle Jose-Dale All-Star and more. Race No 7 Class C 800 Frisco Bay Success Posey Mr Micawber. Race No 9 Class 18 EC No 13 2500 His Mon Royal Affair Adjos Special. Race No 9 Class D 600 Little Kenny Scotch June Sliver Bees Baby. Pony Leaguer Men s Shop 3 Hert Construction Mlyria Recreation Field diamond No 2. American Legion juniors past 12 vs Akron 3 pm.
LaGrange Lions pitcher Denny Downs threw a five inning no-hitter, fanning nine as LaGrange blanked Columbia 1-0 in a Class D Lam Ram County Suburban Hot Stove League game. Tom Overs added a two-hitter for the winners and led with three hits including a triple.
Grafton Bank Mole trounced Columbia B 164 in four innings in Lorain County Suburban Hot Stove League Class F play. Glen Hawke and Russ Watzel homered for Grafton with Hawke going four for four. Grafton finished with 19 hits.
Stan Musial, having joined the 3,000 hit club and surpassing Lou Gehrig in extra-base hits, trails Babe Ruth for most career extra bases as he pursues 400 home runs and the NL record. The Cardinals slide in the standings while Musial arms for more milestones in a high‑tempo season.
Finsterwald a compact 5'10" golfer led the PGA Championship field after round one at Llanerch Country Club with a 67, predicting he will break his second place jinx. He beat Jay Hebert by one stroke as most in the 163-player field struggled to par.
Jack Moyes led with 37, Tony Sackett and Earl Price 38, Don Kitson and Dick Perking 39 for Elyria clubs. Fey Insurance beat Club Tristam 7 3, Swat Studio topped General Motors 54, Bob Gardner Insurance beat Meister Co 549 442, Green Dragon Tavern and B F Goodrich tied 55. First division standings include Timms Divot Diggers 16 32, Green Dragon Tavern and B F Goodrich 12 5, Elyma Hardware and Swat Studio 10 each, Cherry Ridge 9 4, Meister Co 6 4, Club Tristam 3 4 2. Second division lists Elyria Foundry and General Motors 11 each, United Polish Club 10, Elyria Merchants 9 1, West Side Lumber, Bob Gardner Insurance and Fey Insurance 8 each, Midway Drive-In 4. Steve Karby was low on holes five and eight, Cole Christian high.
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